The Police Command in Anambra state has announced significant successes recorded in its efforts to reduce crime and criminality in the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Nnaghe Itam made the revelations while briefing newsmen at the Command Headquarters, Amawbia in Awka South Local Government Area.
According to him, the successes in 2024 included the arrest of over 300 suspects, securing 15 convictions, and rescuing 14 kidnapped victims unhurt.
He said the command also recovered a substantial amount of arms and ammunition, including 43 unexploded improvised devices, over 100 different brands of arms, and 2,937 ammunition of various types.
The Commissioner of Police also said the police recovered 40 stolen vehicles and various brands of motorcycles within the year under review.
Mr Itam revealed other notable breakthroughs to include the elimination of the masterminds behind the attack on police operatives at Uruagu Nnewi, the arrest of an 18-year-old boy involved in a planned cult killing, and the destruction of several criminal camps, including one at Nimo, Njikoka LGA, which led to the recovery of 19 unexploded devices.
The Police Commissioner hinted that they also arrested a notorious kidnapper, known as Pablo, who had been terrorizing Ihiala area in Anambra State, and other areas including Enugu and Delta States.
The Command also noted that two notorious cultists were arrested in Awka, leading to the recovery of a pump action gun, four live cartridges, and other exhibits.
